Are you a lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer, questioning, asexual or straight ally youth? Want more tools to challenge homophobia and transphobia in your communities? Do you want to learn more about LGBTQ resources in the East Bay?

Join us at Girls, Inc for this one day conference with workshops, a key note speaker, a resource fair, and a dance party!

The Time Is Now: Youth Empowerment Summit is a conference in the East Bay for LGBTQ youth activists and their allies who want to increase understandings of sexual and gender diversity. The target audience is LGBTQ youth of color ages 13-24 and their allies. The Time Is Now: Youth Empowerment Summit is a chance for LGBTQ and straight ally youth to network and enjoy free workshops on activism and topics related to queer life and ethnic/cultural identity.

When: Saturday, May 31st

Where: 510 16th St. Oakland, CA 94612 - Girls Inc. of Alameda County

Time:Conference from 9:30am-5pm, Dance Party from 6pm-8pm

Cost: The event is $0-25 sliding scale, and no one will be turned away for lack of funds. If you would like to donate to The Time is Now, please visit this link and contribute in the box designated "East Bay GSA Youth Summit."

**All participants must have signed release forms turned in at the event. If you are under 18, you must get your form signed by a parent/guardian. Download the form here**